Sunday, August 31, 2014

Let's Go Camping Nail Art Challenge Day 3: Campfires

 
     It's the last day of the Let's Go Camping Nail Art Challenge. I'm sad to see it end. I've had a lot of fun doing these manicure. I am a camping kind of girl at heart after all. But I already know what next months challenge is and now I can get excited about that. On with today's manicure before I get too far ahead of myself. Today's prompt is Campfires. Who doesn't love a campfire? I actually even love the smell! And I know I'm not alone in that, come on don't be shy, who else loves that smell? Something about it just screams summer to me whether it's an actual campfire or just a bonfire in the backyard.


      I've wanted to do a flame manicure for almost 2 years now, but haven't. It's not for lack of time, it was pure intimidation. I wanted to get it just right, like so many of the other fabulous flame manicures I've seen floating around the internet. The most common technique to get this look is the needle drag. Now I don't know about you, but every single time I try this technique something goes horribly wrong and I'm left with big gauges in my polish. I thought, this time, I try a different approach and use a nail art brush instead. Well umm yeah, about that...


     The technique had eluded me again! One of these days I will make it work. But this isn't a total loss. It still looks like fire and I'm pleased about that. I'm just missing the individual flames. It's an abstract campfire. Yeah, that's it, abstract. That's my story and I'm sticking to it. ;)

     My base is L'Oreal After Hours. Going for that early evening feel, when you crack open your first beverage and settle in for a night of good conversation while watching the flames dance. Now that's my kind of summer night right there.


      For my flames, I used 3 polishes from the Cover Girl Capitol Collection: Sulfur Blaze, Flamed Out, and Rogue Red. I dotted each one at the tip of my nail and ran my nail art brush through them. Anyone notice the names of the polishes were fire related? Just a happy coincidence. I really like the coloring on my pointer finger, but the "shape" on my ring finger. And just because I could I decided to throw a matte top coat on to see what it would look like.


     I actually like it this way better, there's more definition between colors. Which way do you like better, glossy or matte? I hope you have enjoyed this challenge and are looking forward to the next one with me. Thanks for stopping by and Happy Polishing!







18 comments:

  1. How fiery! It looks very autumn to me too.

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  2. It looks great! Perfect for fall!

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    1. Thanks =) I'm slowly coming around to the idea of switching to fall colors. I'm not really ready to say good bye to summer, but I guess I have to.

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  3. I like it better shiny, it's like if you were falling asleep next to a campfire and saw the fire through sleepy eyes. You did a great job! I'm so bummed I didn't get to participate this time around, but I'm so looking forward to September's challenge! :)

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    1. I'm already working on ideas for the next challenge. Trying to not be too adventurous but also challenge myself to do something more. Really work on mu nail art skills. Thanks for putting this one together.

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  4. This popped into my head:
    "There's a fiiire, starting in my heart..."
    So yes, job well done! ;)

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  5. Thank you. even though it's not what I started out trying to do I'm happy with the finished result.

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  6. Ooh, I like the matte! You're right, there is more definition between the colors. Very pretty!!

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  7. Oooh that's so neat! It really looks like flames. :)

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  8. I love the glossy version, however I find the matte one to be more campfire. I know that sounds like nonsense! And btw, I can clearly see red flames on your pointer!

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  9. I also like the matte one more! I was thinking, because you said you are missing the individual flames, maybe draw flames in with a black nail art pen.

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    1. That's a great tip! I'll have to try it next time. Thanks =)

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  10. I love this manicure! Your nails look perfect :)

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